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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.93, 994.06 and 224.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.93, 994.06 and 224.03 is: 335.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.93 : 994.06 = 224.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.93/994.06 = 224.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.93x = 994.06 × 224.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.93x = 222,699.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,699.26/662.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.93

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